Abandoned vehicles

We have a duty to investigate any vehicles reported as abandoned within our area.

A vehicle will only be removed if the Council is satisfied that the vehicle is abandoned. Before the vehicle is removed a notice will be placed on the vehicle. Factors which indicate that a vehicle is abandoned include:

no tax

stationary for a significant amount of time

significantly damaged or un-roadworthy

containing waste

lacking one or more of its number plates

Burnt out vehicles should be reported to the police in the first instance.